"Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage," Simpson told PEOPLE on Jan. 13

Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson have been "living separately" as they work through a "painful situation" in their 10-year marriage.

The “With You” singer announced her separation from the former NFL player on Monday, confirming reports that they have been living separately.

Jessica Simpson made sure to protect her bag the second time around. The “I Think I’m in Love With You” singer, 44, revealed she signed a prenuptial agreement before saying “I do” to Eric Johnson in 2014, which should make their split pretty cut and dry if they decide to file for divorce.

One day after Jessica Simpson announced her split from Eric Johnson, a source shared more insight into the couple's separation with PEOPLE.

Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.

"Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage," Simpson said in a statement. "Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way,

Jessica Simpson is looking toward the future after enduring "suffocating" issues within her marriage to Eric Johnson. The "Irresistible" singer announced earlier this week that she and Johnson had separated after 10 years of marriage,

An insider has claimed Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson had long parted ways before going public. Karine Jean-Pierre bids tearful farewell to historic role as White House press secretary Everyone on Earth shares the same single ancestor – and no,